EPISCOPAL


Meaning of EPISCOPAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈpis-kə-pəl, -bəl ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin episcopalis, from episcopus bishop — more at bishop

Date: 15th century

1. : of or relating to a bishop

2. : of, having, or constituting government by bishops

3. capitalized : of or relating to the Protestant Episcopal Church representing the Anglican communion in the United States

• epis·co·pal·ly -p(ə-)lē adverb

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